Kansas 1890’s ‘wettest’ in a generation

Special to the News-Report by Crawford County native and author Ken Peak Temperance In Southeast Kansas Part 4 Temperance (ˈtemp( ə-)rən(t)s): moderation in or abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Cherokee County history buffs and readers of this...

Conservation award to Schultz Farms

Three brothers whose family has been farming in Cherokee County for more than 75 years were recognized during the 77th annual Cherokee County Conservation District for their families contribution to the districts conservation efforts.

KDOT to work on area sidewalks

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to begin a sidewalk improvement project in the communities of Oswego, Chetopa and Baxter Springs, weather permitting. Project activity includes the installation of ADA ramps, curb and gutter, signs and pavement markings.

CUHS students present findings at Beef Night

This is the third year of the fertility trials conducted by the Columbus High School agriculture students at the Kansas State Research plots north of Columbus. Visually there are significant differences between the fertility treatments. The goal is to evaluate the plots.

Baxter schools okay 4-day week

Longer school days, will yield longer weekends in the Baxter Spring School District next year. Students and teachers will be trading a 30 minute increase in the school day for Monday’s off.

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Friday, March 3 •Knights of Columbus Council #3316 Famous Fish Fry at St. Bridget’s Parish Hall in Scammon. Opens at 6 p.m. There will be inside service available.

Galena Performing Arts Center

Galena Performing Arts Center will present Cinderella, Enchanted Edition Friday, March 3 (tonight) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 5 at 2:30 p.m. The adaptation features Madalyn Weeks as Cinderella and Alex Chesney as the Prince.

Busily cooking

Busily cooking sausage for the Neutral Church pancake and sausage breakfast this father and son team Bill and Zack Garner have the grills filled as the crowds came on Saturday evening. The annual event has become a tradition not only with the church members but other folks in the area as well.